Plots, Houses and Land for Sale in Kakuyuni, Malindi Constituency.

Kakuyuni ward is within Malindi Constituency of Kilifi County and is an emerging area along the Kenyan coast that combines agriculture with tourism. This report looks at the geographical, demographic, economic and infrastructural aspects of Kakuyuni with focus on the current property market and recent developments.

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Geographical and Administrative Context.

Kakuyuni is one of the five wards in Malindi Constituency alongside Jilore, Ganda, Malindi Town and Shella. Located inland from Malindi town, Kakuyuni is a key connection point along the C103 (Malindi – Ganda – Kakuyuni Salgate Road) highway. The ward covers approximately 18.8 square kilometers with a population density of 341 people per square kilometer.

The ward has a typical coastal climate of tropical wet and dry savanna with an average temperature of 28.21°C (82.78°F). March is the warmest month at 31.95°C and July is the coolest at 23.76°C. With an average annual rainfall of 105.58mm (4.16in) the area has distinct wet and dry seasons that affect agriculture.

Population and Demographics.

According to recent census data Kakuyuni has a population of 6,405 residents with slightly more females (3,343) than males (3,062). The ward has approximately 985 households spread across the area. The Madunguni area which is within Kakuyuni has another 3,214 residents.Education in Kakuyuni has Kakuyuni Primary School which has 825 pupils (425 boys and 400 girls) in 17 classrooms. The school has 23 government teachers and 11 board managed staff. Kakuyuni Boys Secondary School is also located in the area and plays a big role in education and community development.

Land and Property Market.

2-Acre Plots For Sale In Kakuyuni-Land Prices.

Kakuyuni land market has varying prices depending on location, accessibility and development potential:

Prime roadside: Land along the tarmac road is premium priced, 3.5 acres on tarmac is selling at KSh 1,450,000 per acre.
Near tarmac: Plots within 2km of tarmac roads like in Baolala area are priced at KSh 200,000 per acre (based on 9 acres for KSh 1,800,000).
Strategic corridor: Land along Gede-Tsavo Road is priced at KSh 1,500,000 per acre due to its location between major roads.
Standard residential plots: 50×100 plots 5 minutes off Malindi-Tsavo highway are priced at KSh 45,000 per plot.
Developed residential land: A quarter acre plot with amenities near Gede-Tsavo highway with proximity to hospital, school and other infrastructure is priced at KSh 750,000.
Large agricultural parcels: 50-200 acres agricultural tracts are priced between KSh 150,000 to 500,000 per acre depending on location and proximity to infrastructure.

The emergence of gated communities in Kakuyuni with properties with elevated positions and views of Malindi shows growing interest in residential development in the area.

Property in Kakuyuni for Rent & Sale-Housing Market.

While Kakuyuni itself has limited housing data, Malindi area provides context for residential property prices:

Medium to large family homes in neighboring areas like Kibokoni are priced at KSh 20,000,000 for 5 bedroom houses.
Premium properties near major roads like Lamu Road can go up to KSh 55,000,000.3. Houses in the Casuarina area are priced between KSh 35,000,000 and 47,000,000 due to their proximity to the beach and tourist amenities.

Since Kakuyuni is inland and more agricultural in nature, housing prices would be more moderate than these coastal examples but development is clearly spreading from Malindi town.

Recent Development.

Kakuyuni has seen significant infrastructure development that is transforming the area’s connectivity and economic potential:

Transportation Network.

Recently the County Government of Kilifi has started construction of phase two of Goshi-Madunguni road in Kakuyuni Ward with a budget of Sh 50 million. This major project started in April 2025 aims to facilitate agricultural transport from Madunguni area to markets and improve resident access to urban amenities. The project is a collaboration between local leaders with Kakuyuni MCA Morris Dadu Hinzano acknowledging Governor Gideon Mung’aro’s support despite being from different political parties.

Water Supply Infrastructure.

Kakuyuni is a key node in the regional water supply system through the Water and Sanitation Development Project (WSDP) funded by the Government of Kenya and World Bank. This project includes:

Construction of a new 5,000 m³ water reservoir at Kakuyuni adjacent to the existing water tank at Kakuyuni Boys Secondary School.
Installation of a 29 km transmission pipeline (DN 800mm, steel) from Baricho pumping station to Kakuyuni reservoir.
Rehabilitation of the existing DN 600mm Baricho-Kakuyuni pipeline system with replacement of non-functional valves and fittings.

This water infrastructure project will improve water supply not only to Kakuyuni but also to Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi and Gongoni towns and surrounding areas.

Conclusion.

Kakuyuni ward is an emerging frontier in Malindi Constituency where agriculture meets residential and infrastructure development. The area’s location along transportation corridors, ongoing infrastructure development and relatively affordable land prices makes it suitable for agricultural enterprises and residential settlement.

Government initiatives on water and road development show commitment to improving Kakuyuni’s economic potential and quality of life. This will accelerate development in the coming years and potentially increase property values while improving agricultural productivity and market access.Investors, farmers and residents.

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